Download or read book The Glass Frog Tadpoles of Costa Rica Anura Centrolenidae written by Heinz Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Glass Frog Tadpoles of Costa Rica Anura Centrolenidae written by Heinz Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Glass Frog Tadpoles of Costa Rica Anura written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glass Frogs written by Doug Wechsler and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2001-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frogs claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frogs guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
Download or read book Systematics and Conservation of Neotropical Amphibians and Reptiles written by Alessandro Catenazzi and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes all 14 articles contributed to the Special Issue "Systematics and Conservation of Neotropical Amphibians and Reptiles” in the journal Diversity, originally published in 2019 and 2020.
Download or read book Glass Frogs written by Dr John Patric and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview of Glass Frogs Members of the Centrolenidae family of amphibians, glass frogs are an intriguing group of animals that pique our curiosity with their translucent bodies and unusual habits. These amazing frogs, which are mostly found in the rainforests of Central and South America, have drawn interest from scientists, naturalists, and conservationists. Glass frogs have translucent skin that shows off their internal organs, such as their beating hearts and digestive tracts, giving them an almost ethereal appearance at first glance. Their expressive name, which sets them apart from other frog species, comes from their transparency. Glass frogs are hardy animals that have adapted to survive in a variety of environments, from tropical jungles to mountain streams, despite their delicate look. This book aims to provide readers a thorough understanding of the world of glass frogs by providing information on their biology, behavior, habitat needs, and state of conservation. By delving into many facets of glass frog existence, readers will acquire a more profound understanding of these fascinating reptiles and the environments they call home. We shall explore the nuances of glass frog anatomy and physiology in the upcoming chapters, learning the mysteries of their translucent bodies and unusual adaptations. We will examine the wide range of glass frog species, emphasizing their unique traits and geographic range throughout Central and South America. We will examine the behavioral behaviors of glass frogs in addition to their physical characteristics, providing insight into their social organization, modes of communication, and reproductive tactics. Glass frogs have an astonishing variety of behaviors that mirror their complicated existence in the rainforest, from elaborate courtship rituals to providing for their parents. We will look at the several environments that glass frogs call home as understanding their natural habitats is essential to their conservation. Glass frogs inhabit several ecological niches, ranging from verdant rainforests to montane cloud forests and freshwater streams. Each habitat presents unique obstacles and prospects for the species to thrive.
Download or read book Glass Frog written by Gregory Raymond and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are frog species that are by and large more modest and will just go from 3-7.5 cm (1.2-3.0in) long. One of their fundamental markers is that their bodies have a green tone, and the base part can be straightforward. They are regularly connected with the frogs of the Eleutherodactylus family and to tree frogs in light of their actual appearance. Glass frogs are likewise known to have their eyes looking ahead.
Download or read book Revision of the Characters of Centrolenidae Amphibia Anura Athesphatanura with Comments on Its Taxonomy and the Description of New Taxa of Glassfrogs written by Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Review of Northern Peruvian Glassfrogs Centrolenidae with the Description of Four New Remarkable Species written by Evan Twomey and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Phylogenetic Systematics of Glassfrogs Amphibia Centrolenidae and Their Sister Taxon Allophryne Ruthveni written by Juan M. Guayasamin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marsupial Frogs written by William E. Duellman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exceptional tome should find its way into the libraries of serious herpetologists, tropical biologists, and developmental biologists. Included in this book are- A molecular phylogeny of the family Hemiphractidae- A thorough osteological analysis- A review of external morphological features- An overview of the evolution of reproductive modes- A biogeographic synthesis- Keys to genera and species- Diagnosis and thorough description of each species of marsupial frog- Colored physiographic maps depicting species distributions
Download or read book Community Assembly of Glass Frogs Centrolenidae in a Neotropical Wet Forest a Test of the River Zonation Hypothesis written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The GLASS FROG Do Your Kids Know This written by Tanya Turner and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Glass Frog is a species of frog that has a body that looks like it's made out of glass. It has transparent skin on its belly. You can literally see the insides of a Glass Frog and you won't believe your eyes. Most species of Glass Frogs live in the forests of Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, and the Amazon. If you are familiar with frogs, you know that they usually lay their eggs in the water. However, that's not the case with Glass Frogs. As a Glass Frog, the female will lay her eggs on leaves of trees that are hanging over bodies of water (creaks, streams, rivers). Sometimes, the eggs are also laid along rocks that are located near waterfalls. The goal is to have the tadpoles fall into the water when the eggs hatch. Excited to learn more about the Glass Frog? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.
Download or read book The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica written by Jay M. Savage and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.
Download or read book Fossil Fruits and Seeds of the Middle Eocene Messel Biota Germany written by Margaret E. Collinson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amphibians and Reptiles of La Selva Costa Rica and the Caribbean Slope written by Dr. Craig Guyer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide at last provides an authoritative and handy source for identifying amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica's renowned Atlantic lowland tropical forests. Colorful frogs, lizards that can run across water, snapping turtles, spotted geckos, boa constrictors, crocodiles, and many other fascinating yet secretive species of amphibians and reptiles flourish in the region's myriad microhabitats. The La Selva Biological Station, a protected reserve, boasts a rich biota, making it and the surrounding area one of the most visited tropical forest sites in the world. For travelers, ecotourists, and biologists, this comprehensive guide, written by two distinguished experts on the area's amphibians and reptiles, will be an essential resource while visiting La Selva and the surrounding tropical forests of Costa Rica. In addition to providing reliable field identification, it will help visitors to this area better understand the overall role of Central American amphibians and reptiles in the natural world as well as conservation efforts now being undertaken to ensure the survival of these intriguing creatures. * 138 frogs, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles are included in keys based primarily on color patterns for easy identification * Each species is illustrated with a color photograph; the guide also features range maps and black-and-white drawings * Includes an overview of the natural history of each amphibian and reptile and gives helpful tips on where to observe them
Download or read book Monteverde written by Nalini M. Nadkarni and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-03-09 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has captured the worldwide attention of biologists, conservationists, and ecologists and has been the setting for extensive investigation over the past 30 years. Roughly 40,000 ecotourists visit the Cloud Forest each year, and it is often considered the archetypal high-altitude rain forest. This volume brings together some of the most prominent researchers of the region to provide a broad introduction to the biology of the Monteverde, and cloud forests in general. Collecting and synthesizing vital information about the ecosystem and its biota, the book also examines the positive and negative effects of human activity on both the forest and the surrounding communities. Ecologists, tropical biologists, and natural historians will find this volume an indispensable resource, as will all those who are fascinated by the magnificent wonders of the tropical forests.
